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Monday, December 26, 2011

Avarekalu Usali

Hope everybody is enjoying the holiday season! Here is another dish made of avarekayi, the season's favourite, at least in Karnataka! :) Avarekalu Usali is quick to make, with boiled beans. I usually have this just as is - I don't need anything else to go with it!

Boil the beans in a pressure cooker with a little salt and keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan and do the tadka. Add chopped green chilies and saute for a few seconds.
Add the cooked avarekaalu and salt to taste, keeping in mind that the cooked beans are salted too. Toss around a few times so everything gets mixed well.
Add the coconut and lime juice. Finish with chopped cilantro.
Let it sit a while so the beans can soak all the flavors and then serve.